Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Local government lobbies say China’s ban on imports of recyclable waste should be used as an opportunity for change.
Andrews outlines power payments
The Victorian Government says it will pay people to find better power deals, in a plan the Opposition has labelled a “bribe”.
Call for coal fund re-jig
Environment Victoria wants a $90 million “clean coal” fun to be spent on the transition away from reliance on coal.
Frack ban lifted in NT
The NT Government has announced it will lift its moratorium on fracking, triggering almost immediate protests.
NEG chats to continue
State and territory energy ministers have agreed to continue discussions on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Tassie getting solar boost
One large solar farm has been approved and another proposed for Tasmania’s north coast.
Waste repurposed for spill sponge
Engineers have made a new oil spill sponge out of common waste products.
Waste sector wants local effort
Authorities want Australia to take a more circular approach to recycling.
Feds mulling credit plan
The Federal Government is considering allowing energy companies to buy offsets to comply with the 26 per cent emissions reduction target under the NEG.
Basslink cable staying down
The Basslink power cable between Tasmania and Victoria will be out of action until the end of May.
Coal project to produce hydrogen
A pilot 'clean energy' project in Victoria will use brown coal to make hydrogen.
Gorgon growing
Chevron will proceed with the second stage of the multi-billion-dollar Gorgon project expansion off WA.
NZ cuts offshore exploration
New Zealand says it will stop issuing permits for offshore oil and gas exploration.
OPAL rods off for processing
Nuclear waste from Australia's only reactor will soon be exported for reprocessing and then re-imported.
Rail firm claims 'misleading' deal
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.
Coal mine fire reviewed
Authorities say an incident in which underground miners were engulfed in a wall of flame should have been avoided.
Linc guilty of gas breaches
Gas company Linc Energy has been found guilty of causing serious environmental harm.
Battery help detailed
A new AEMO report says SA’s giant lithium battery outperformed coal and gas generators on key measures last summer.
Big buy-out bid for Santos
Santos has received a $13.5 billion takeover offer from US firm Harbour Energy.
Bight spin uncovered
BP once proposed that an oil spill in the Great Australian Bight would provide a “welcomed boost” to local economies.
Biofuel billions on offer
A new report says an Australian biofuel industry could create thousands of direct jobs and generate billions in revenue each year.